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Restraining the functions of the mind is called Yoga by those well-versed in the Yoga philosophy. The Yoga is twofold:--Samprajnata & Asamprajnuta. The former is a particular kind of Dhyana. The Asamprajnata Samadhi is characterized by the destruction of the functions of the mind. When all the functions of the mind cease, the Knowledge of the Absolute--Kevala Jnana arises. That Yoga in which the functions of the body cease, is also not different from, the Asamprajnāta Yoga, and is also the entrance of Absolution.
Those who are adept in Yoga, have also laid down five kinds of kinds of Yoga:--Adhyatma [spiritual inclination], Bhavani [Reflection]. Dhyana [Meditation], Samata [Equanimity] and Vrittikshaya (Eradication of the functions of the mindl.
